Phoenix Rising!

Dear Families,

This year's Talent Show is only 2 days away!!!  Please come and join us for a fun evening of talent!

There will be popcorn and treats.

See you Thursday!

Ms. Lamy

Talent Show - Thursday at 6 pm

Dear Families,

This year's Talent Show is only 3 days away!!!  Please come and join us for a fun evening of talent!

There will be popcorn and treats.

See you Thursday!

Ms. Lamy

York Region Public Health Immunization Information - 2017/2018

In the 2017/18 school year, York Region Public Health will visit all  elementary schools to provide school immunization clinics to Grade 7 students. The clinics offer vaccines for Hepatitis B, Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and Meningococcal A, C, Y, W-135 at no cost.

Under the Immunization of School Pupils Act, meningococcal vaccine is required for school attendance, unless an exemption is filed with public health. Hepatitis B and HPV vaccines are recommended, but not required for school attendance.

Parents of students entering Grade 7 in fall 2017 will receive consent forms in the mail in June. Please complete the consent form and return it to York Region Public Health to allow your child to participate in the immunization clinics. Detailed instructions can be found on the forms and accompanying letter. If the consent form is not completed, your child will not be able to receive vaccines at the clinic.

Parents and guardians who do not consent should still complete the forms and return them, indicating that you do not authorize York Region Public Health to immunize your child.

Visit york.ca/immunizations and click on School Immunization Clinics for more information.

Did you know? If your child has missed a required vaccination on Ontario’s routine immunization schedule, he/she can receive the vaccine at one of York Region Public Health’s Community Immunization Clinics. These evening clinics are offered throughout the summer, giving students the opportunity to catch up before returning to school. Visit york.ca/immunizations and select Community Immunization Clinics to learn more.Public Health Immunization

The AMAZING Race RETURNS to Fossil Hill - SAVE THE DATE

YRDSB Survey for Parents/Guardians

We will be inviting parents/guardians to participate in a survey May 1-19, 2017. This survey provides an important opportunity for parent/guardian voice. Results will be used to guide planning to support student achievement and well-being.

You may complete the survey online or on paper. The online survey will be available in English. Paper surveys will be available from the school office in English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Farsi, Gujarati, Hebrew, Korean, Punjabi, Russian, Sri Lankan Tamil, Urdu and Vietnamese.

We value your input and encourage you to complete the survey. The information you provide will be anonymous, considered confidential and kept in strict accordance with all relevant legislation.  

Information about how to access the online survey will be sent home with students at the end of April. Please contact the school if you have any questions.

Board Policies and Procedures

Board Policies and Procedures - April 2017

Policies and procedures govern the operation of the Board and our school. To ensure they remain current, the Board reviews policies and procedures on a regular cycle. Seeking feedback from staff and community members, including parents/guardians, is an important part of the review process. 

All policies available for comment are sent to school council chairs, and are posted on the Board website along with information about how to provide feedback. The policies and proposals currently available for comment include:

·        The following policies with investigative components:

o   Professional Misconduct and Progressive Discipline

o   Respectful Workplaces and Learning Environments

o   Supporting Community Concerns

·        A proposal for next steps on the process for addressing concerns raised by students, staff and community members.

To learn more, visit www.yrdsb.ca/aboutus/policy/.